BC's and Alberta's winter forecast is out now and calling for 'prolonged deep freezes'

The 2025-2026 winter forecast is out now, and it breaks down what to expect in B.C. and Alberta in the winter season ahead. Canada's weather across the board is going to be snowy, but some provinces are set to have particularly chilly spells.

The Farmers' Almanac released an extended winter weather forecast, laying out what people across the country can expect once summer comes to a close. Overall? Some serious shovelling time lies ahead, as well as lots of layers.

Unfortunately, it's looking especially cold for those in Alberta, as the weather forecast predicts "arctic air masses to dominate the Prairie Provinces."

In January and February, the coldest regions in Canada — which include Alberta — "will face dangerous wind chills and prolonged deep freezes."

The forecast also said that "Alberta Clippers will bring whiteouts and blizzard conditions," so make sure to have your winter boots ready.

Over in coastal British Columbia, though, things are set to have "more variability," with occasional thaws mixing things up between "sharp cold snaps."

Southern coastal B.C. will experience some brief periods of warming, mostly in February and early March, but rain and wind will come along with them. In fact, the coast of B.C. was also listed among the wettest regions in the country for the upcoming winter, with "torrential rain, high winds and localized flooding" in the mix.

As for the Interior of the province, snow is expected to be heavy in the higher elevations during Pacific storms.

All in all — it's going to be a classic Canadian winter — messy, snowy, and cold AF.

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